FUNDRAISING TIPS 2016
Thank you so much for signing up to SlideRider 2016 and choosing to brave the slide and fundraise for Cancer Research UK Kids & Teens. More children are surviving cancer than ever before. In fact, for children under 15, survival has doubled since the 1970s. But we can t stop there cancer is still the leading cause of death for young people under the age of 25. So here s where you come in, we are asking you to raise a minimum sponsorship of 35 which will make a huge different to help find cures and kinder treatments for young people facing cancer. Whether you are a big kid or little kid, you can whizz down the slide with family or friends, while raising all-important cash to help beat children s cancers sooner. THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT We have some great tips that can help you reach that fundraising target and maybe even smash it! Are you ready to make a splash to raise some cash?
HOW YOUR FUNDRAISING MONEY CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE 35 50 Buys special chemical scissors that chop up reams of DNA in a cancer cell, helping our scientists to decode their hidden genetic secrets. Chemical scissors like these helped our researchers to find the genes involved in Fanconi anaemia an inherited syndrome that can increase a child s risk of developing leukaemia. Buys over 600 special plastic dishes that let our childhood cancer scientists follow a cancer cells every move. This means they can find out how cancer cells make a break for it when they start to spread around the body, so that they can discover new ways to stop them in their tracks. 100 200 Buys a special chemical measuring tool that lets scientists find out the size of DNA molecules. These tools are being used by Professor Steven Clifford and his team in Newcastle, as they analyse the genetic signatures of children s brain tumours and use them to predict the best treatments. Buys a pipette, an essential item to make our paediatric scientists experiments accurate, giving the precise results needed to accelerate breakthroughs in the lab, and save the lives of more children. 85 Pays for the time of an expert statistician for a day. With over 6 in 10 children on clinical trials, it s essential we have these amazing minds to crunch through the numbers to uncover the best and kindest treatments.
LET S BEAT CHILDREN S CANCER SOONER MORE CHILDREN ARE SURVIVING CANCER THAN EVER BEFORE In fact, at least 15,000 more children have survived their cancer than would have done if survival had remained as it was in the 1970s. BUT CANCER IS STILL THE LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH FOR YOUNG PEOPLE UNDER 25 It takes the lives of around 550 children, teenagers and young adults each year in the UK. For young people that survive, treatments can be harsh and side-effects can have a devastating effect, some of which can last for the rest of their lives. WE MUST DO MORE Our ambition is to double the amount we spend on childhood cancer research over the next 5 to 10 years, to accelerate progress and find new cures and kinder treatments.
HOW YOUR MONEY WILL HELP CHILDREN ACROSS THE COUNTRY Alex s story Alex really enjoyed taking part in SlideRider and would recommend it to others to fundraise for other children who are diagnosed with cancer. She was diagnosed with leukaemia in Feb 2003 and underwent years of chemotherapy. She lost her hair several times during treatment and had to learn to walk again. After her experience, she is now keen to encourage others to support SlideRider. SlideRider was so much fun, I couldn t wait to go again, she said. It was great to take part and I think it s great the money raised will help fund research into cures and kinder treatment for children and young people with cancer.
NEED SOME FUNDRAISING IDEAS? WE RE HERE TO HELP! Baked bean bliss Are you brave enough to take a bath in baked beans? Gather the troops to come and watch, and whoever donates over a certain amount can add another can. Get quizzical Is this the answer you were looking for? Get a group of friends together at work, and give your questions a theme or just keep it random, and ask for a donation to enter. Include a raffle for extra funds, and you could be on to a winner! Unplugged Why not agree to switch off all your phones, unplug your games consoles, and turn off the television to raise money. It s simple, you all just need to commit to one week of no technology, and ask your friends and family to sponsor you for having made the ultimate sacrifice. Sponsored silence Sssssh! Who said that? Silence is golden and so is all the money you raise for just zipping it. Be brave and pledge not to say anything for an hour, a day, or longer! Why not dress up like a superstar For big and little kids alike! Why not pick your favourite superstar and dress up like them for a day at work or school! It s the perfect activity to get everyone involved in classmates and workmates alike. Who dares wins! Why not dare a friend to register and take part in SlideRider with you! If they say no then they pay you a fee!! everyone s a winner! BAKE A BATCH OF CAKES, AND ASK FOR A DONATION TO ENJOY ONE OF THESE DELICIOUS TREATS.
FULLY PREPARE YOURSELF FOR FUNDRAISING WITH OUR HANDY TIPS Raise money online Setting up an online fundraising page with JustGiving is a quick and easy way to collect donations. Plus, it s totally secure and enables people living anywhere in the world to donate to you at their own convenience. You may have already set up a JustGiving page whilst registering for this fundraising pack online, in which case you don t need to do anything else except spread the word to your family and friends. If you haven t set up a JustGiving page yet, simply visit cruk.org/sliderider and follow the link to set up your SlideRider JG page http://events.cancerresearchuk.org/events/ signup/return Raise money by text Using JustTextGiving is so quick and simple for anyone with a phone to donate. All you need to do is set up your unique text code. To set up a code, go to your JustGiving page and click Edit Your Page. Then follow the link on the right hand side to set up your code. Double up Lots of companies run a Matched Giving scheme, which could double the amount you raise. Find out if yours is one of them and if not, why not suggest they do? It s tax-efficient for them, too, which might help convince them! Be proud Shout about your fundraising on Facebook and Twitter, and share updates on Instagram to show people all your hard work. If you ve got a story to tell, why not blog about your fundraising, and make a video diary leading up to your event? Don t forget to tell us how you re getting on: facebook.com/crukkidsandteens Twitter: #SlideRider Stay safe Whatever you re doing to raise money, please make sure it s legal and safe. We ve put together a simple guide to legal and safety issues, which you can download at cruk.org/fundraise-safely
IS YOUR FUNDRAISING ALL DONE? Here s how to get your money to us If you are fundraising using JustGiving, the money will come straight to Cancer Research UK Kids & Teens. If you collect money in person, it s still easy to get it to us: WE ARE HERE TO HELP 1. You can send a cheque in by post by using the Money Return Form in this pack. 2. You can pay in your fundraising by phone. Call us on 0300 123 3025 to make a payment by credit or debit card. THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT